IPO
And that did not remain spicy for long! Orkla India was listed on Dalal Street finally on Thursday, November 6, at a price of ₹751.50 on BSE and ₹751.10 on NSE, an insignificant 3 percent premium to its issue price of ₹730.
However, as the investors were about to breathe a sigh of relief, the stock went down by 6.59 points to reach ₹702, killing the initial hype well before a cold sambhar. What’s surprising? The stock had a 9 percent premium in the grey market just one day pre-listing, then, vanish! The hot listing hopes had cooled down.
It appears as though Orkla debuted below expectations in the eyes of traders, was this IPO more of a curry than a masala?
The 1,667.54 crore IPO became open to bids between October 29 and 31, 2025 and here lies the twist about it! It was not about raising new funds! It was a full Offer for Sale (OFS) of 2.28 crore shares, which offered the current shareholders their long-awaited way out. No fresh capital in the company this time, a simple shuffling of hands at Dalal Street!
Price Band: ₹695 – ₹730 per share
Total Issue Size: ₹1,667.54 crore
Type: 100% Offer for Sale (OFS)
Selling Shareholders: Orkla ASA, Orkla Asia Holdings AS, and Orkla Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Valuation: At the upper price band, Orkla India commands a P/E multiple of 39x based on FY25 EPS
| Metric / Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Quarter | Q1 FY26 |
| Volume Growth | 8.5% increase, indicating steady demand |
| Margin Drivers | – 50% from lower raw material costs – 50% from value-added products, outsourcing, digitisation, and cost efficiencies |
| Focus Areas | Expansion in value-added product lines and operational efficiency |
| Overall Outlook | Stable performance with improved profitability and cost management |
Orkla India has been warming the Indian market since 2007, but it began by buying the household name MTR Foods, which is a leading brand in ready-to-eat food and spices. It did not stop there and acquired Eastern Condiments in 2021, one of the most successful spice companies located in Kerala. Originally, Orkla India is a market player in the branded food segment, which generates approximately 66% of its whole revenue in spices, but the remaining revenue is earned in convenience food products. To both investors and food lovers, the Indian experience of Orkla is a combination of bravery and market sense in its acquisitions and also its palatable growth.
(With Inputs)
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